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FAQTOP How do I find out what kind of wood I have on my woodlot; how much wood I have on my woodlot; and how much it is worth? What is a mangement plan and how do I get a management plan done for my woodlot? ----------------------------------------------------- How do I find a contractor? Should I have a written contract and if so, what should it include? ----------------------------------------------------- Where do I find out about building a woods road? Is there assistance available? ----------------------------------------------------- Are there silviculture programs available? Where do I find out about them? ----------------------------------------------------- How do I find out about forestry events?
----------------------------------------------------- Do I need a surveyor to renew my boundary lines? ----------------------------------------------------- Are ATV’s allowed on my woodlot roads? What is my liability? ----------------------------------------------------- Q. How do I determine goals and objectives for my woodlot? A. Information that will help you set realistic goals and objectives and establish your priorities includes:
Potential goals could include making an annual income, enhancing wildlife or increasing recreational opportunities. Specific objectives to help meet these goals could include establishing a u-cut Christmas tree lot for future income, creating new wildlife habitat or building new trails for recreational activities. Check the Goals & Objectives section of this web site for more information. ----------------------------------------------------- Q. How do I find out what kind of wood I have on my woodlot; how much wood I have on my woodlot; and how much it is worth? ----------------------------------------------------- Q. What is a management plan and how do I get a management plan done for my woodlot?
Landowners may decide to develop a woodland management plan on their own, or may decide to seek assistance from other sources including Forestry Consultants and Woodland Owner Organizations located throughout the province. Check the woodland management plan section of this web site for more information. ----------------------------------------------------- It is highly recommended that you have a written contract with your contractor. NS Department of Natural Resources Information Leaflet DNR3 Selling Standing Timber? (PDF FILE) advises that in addition to standard contract elements, you should consider including the following:
Landowner liability is also an important issue and it is important that the contract be fulfilled by the property owner as well as the contractor. ----------------------------------------------------- Forest Products Association of Nova Scotia (FPANS) provides road building assistance to its members through the 'Access Road Program': ----------------------------------------------------- Q. Are there silviculture assistance programs available? Where do I find out about them? ----------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- Q. Do I need a surveyor to renew my boundary lines? A. A landowner may conduct work to maintain a Commonly accepted boundary line maintenance ----------------------------------------------------- Q. Are ATVs allowed on my woodlot roads? It is advisable to post signs by your roads where they enter your woodlot to inform ATV operators that it is private woodland and they do not have permission to enter. Gates for your roads are also recommended. Make sure any gates are well marked and highly visible to prevent accidents. |
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